The Drive
Residential care home · Sidcup
17 The Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4ER
Run by The Drive Care Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds12
- Type of careResidential
- Phone020 8309 0440
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 December 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Drive
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-114664194
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Drive
The Drive supports adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and challenging behaviour in residential care settings. Its homes use person-centred plans built around what matters to each individual, with support shaped in partnership with the person, family or representatives.
Accommodation and support are available for autistic people, alongside care for challenging behaviour and learning disabilities. The organisation also offers respite and short or long-term placements. Staff investigate possible causes of challenging behaviour and develop practical ways to reduce related difficulties, supporting choice, independence and positive outcomes.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Sidcup
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sidcup Care HomeSidcup | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hatherley LodgeSidcup | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Baugh House Care CentreSidcup | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elmwood LodgeSidcup | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Frognal House Care HomeSidcup | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by The Drive Care Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glover HouseAshford | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Small group-living environments
- Support built around individual choice
- Care for challenging behaviour
Suits: People needing structured support for learning disabilities or autism
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
17 The Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4ER
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Questions families ask
Does The Drive provide care for children with autism?
Yes. Its homes provide accommodation and support for adults and children with autistic spectrum conditions in small group-living environments.
Does The Drive support children with challenging behaviour?
Yes. The Drive has homes able to provide care services for adults and children who display challenging behaviour.
How does The Drive tailor care to each person?
They use bespoke, person-centred care and plans focused on what matters to each service user, supporting positive outcomes and greater independence.
How much does The Drive cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Drive for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bexley council paid on average £1,071 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.